Sourdough Dandelion Flower Fritters - An Easy Spring Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 258kcal
One of the most surprising things about dandelion flowers is that they don’t taste like dandelions when cooked! These Dandelion Flower Fritters have a surprising texture, similar to tofu, and a delicate flavor that pairs beautifully with a tangy sourdough batter.
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Equipment
- Small frying pan or small saucepan. You can also use a deep fryer. You can also use a deep fryer.
- A Food thermometer helps determine the ideal temperature of the oil.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil Alternatively: a vegetable oil of choice
- 25-30 Dandelion flower heads
- ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sourdough starter Active starter or discard
Sourdough fritter batter
- 1 Egg
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Remove any remaining stalks from the dandelions. Optional: Rinse the flower heads under cold water. Strain well and pat dry using a clean tea towel.
- Using a whisk or fork, beat the egg, salt, sourdough starter, and water together in a medium bowl to create a thick batter.
- 3.. Add the coconut oil to the pan and allow it to melt over medium heat. You will need enough oil to cover the base of the pan with about an inch of oil; add more oil if necessary. Bring the oil to a suitable temperature - Ideally between 335F-350F (170C and 180C)You can also use a wooden spoon to check if the oil is hot enough. Simply insert a wooden spoon into the oil. If bubbles start dispersing around the spoon, then the oil is hot enough.
- Dip each dandelion head into flour, flower side down, to coat it lightly before dipping it in the batter. Swirl it around with a fork to coat it completely.
- Use the fork to lift the flower from the batter, allowing the excess batter to drain briefly.
- Slowly lower the dandelion into the hot oil. You can fry up to about 6 flower heads at a time depending on the size of your pot, but avoid overcrowding.
- If the flowers stick together separate them carefully with a fork so that they cook on all sides. Be mindful of the temperature of the oil – you may need to adjust the temperature slightly.
- Remove each dandelion from the hot oil as it turns golden brown and place on a paper towel.
- Continue until all of the flowers are cooked, and serve immediately!
Notes
Serving suggestions
Dandelion fritters make a great snack, side dish, or even dessert! Sprinkled with some sea salt flakes, they make an ideal snack food to serve with an ice-cold beer or summer cocktail. Fried dandelion fritters are also delicious when paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a little maple syrup. Any leftovers can easily be reheated in a little melted butter. They won’t be as crispy but are still delicious! Seasoning variations
Experiment with adding a variety of seasonings to the batter. Try adding savory herbs like thyme, a little garlic powder, or ground chili pepper.
Dandelion fritters make a great snack, side dish, or even dessert! Sprinkled with some sea salt flakes, they make an ideal snack food to serve with an ice-cold beer or summer cocktail. Fried dandelion fritters are also delicious when paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a little maple syrup. Any leftovers can easily be reheated in a little melted butter. They won’t be as crispy but are still delicious! Seasoning variations
Experiment with adding a variety of seasonings to the batter. Try adding savory herbs like thyme, a little garlic powder, or ground chili pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 2915IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
Please note:
This nutritional information is an estimate and values may vary. It is for guidance only and should not be considered dietary advice.
